Patents by Inventor Scott R. Coggins

Scott R. Coggins has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20160345849
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrodes that possess components capable of indicating to an end-user when the electrode is in need of replacement. The electrode includes a substrate and a conductive composition on at least a portion of a surface of the substrate. In embodiments, the conductive composition includes at least one hydrogel and at least one component that precipitates from the hydrogel after repeated use of the electrode, thereby providing an indication to replace the electrode. In other embodiments, the electrodes include a hydrogel in combination with a pH indicator which changes its color or opacity upon repeated use of the electrode, thereby indicating an appropriate time for changing or replacing the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Warren W. Copp, Erick Garstka, Christopher J. Hyatt, Kathleen Tremblay, Peter F. Meyer, Scott R. Coggins, Lee C. Burnes, David M. Selvitelli
  • Patent number: 9375162
    Abstract: A noise-suppressing electrocardiograph (ECG) adapter having a first end, a second end, and a noise-suppression element is presented, together with an ECG noise-suppressing system and related methods. In an embodiment, the noise-suppressing ECG adapter includes a housing having at least one first connector disposed at a first end of the housing adapted to electrically couple with an ECG lead set, and at least one second connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG device. The adapter includes a noise suppression element. The noise suppression element includes a ferromagnetic element having an opening defined therein. In an embodiment the noise suppression element is internal to the adapter. In another embodiment, the noise suppression element is tethered externally to the adapter and configured to clamp around at least a portion of an ECG leadwire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Mark J. Callahan, Glenn Gilbert, Scott R. Coggins, Linda D'Elia
  • Patent number: 9216851
    Abstract: A medical dispenser for storing and dispensing electrodes includes a housing having a front member and a back member, at least one electrode strip disposed between the front member and the back member of the housing and an actuator mounted to the front member of the housing and adapted to engage the at least one electrode strip. The electrode strip includes a strip member and a plurality of electrodes mounted to the strip member. The actuator is movable relative to the front member such that movement of the actuator results in corresponding movement of the at least one electrode strip to dispense an electrode from the housing. The actuator may be adapted to engage an electrode of the at least one electrode strip. In one embodiment, the actuator is adapted to engage a male terminal of the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Scott R. Coggins, Rachel Starr Ottaviano, Scott Holmes, Steve T. Wilson, David R. Swisher, David T. Middleton, Jr., Robert L. Naas, Paul Eric Carlson
  • Patent number: 9026230
    Abstract: An electrode pad packaging system including an electrode pouch, an electrode pad (e.g., a defibrillation electrode pad) and a sacrificial source of moisture is disclosed. The electrode pad and the sacrificial source of moisture are each disposed at least partially within the electrode pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Peter Meyer, Lee Burnes, Scott R. Coggins, David Selvitelli
  • Patent number: 8965534
    Abstract: A medical electrode includes an electrode member having a top face and a bottom face, an electrical conductor having an unfanned, unsheathed end portion for conducting energy between the electrode member and a medical device, and a patient contacting layer secured to at least a portion of the bottom face of the electrode member. An energy blocking layer is disposed between the unfanned conductor end portion and the electrode member to prevent immediate transfer of energy to the electrode member. A current distributing structure is described to conduct and distribute energy to the electrode member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hyatt, Scott R. Coggins
  • Publication number: 20140323842
    Abstract: An electrode includes a pad having a patient contact side and a connector side. The patient contact side includes a conductive layer, and the connector side includes a press stud. An eyelet interconnects the conductive layer with the press stud. The eyelet includes a conductive coating disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the eyelet that contacts the conductive layer, while other surfaces of the eyelet are substantially free of the conductive coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Scott R. Coggins
  • Publication number: 20140312050
    Abstract: A medical dispenser for storing and dispensing electrodes includes a housing having a front member and a back member, at least one electrode strip disposed between the front member and the back member of the housing and an actuator mounted to the front member of the housing and adapted to engage the at least one electrode strip. The electrode strip includes a strip member and a plurality of electrodes mounted to the strip member. The actuator is movable relative to the front member such that movement of the actuator results in corresponding movement of the at least one electrode strip to dispense an electrode from the housing. The actuator may be adapted to engage an electrode of the at least one electrode strip. In one embodiment, the actuator is adapted to engage a male terminal of the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Scott R. Coggins, Rachel Starr, Scott Holmes, Steve R. Wilson, David R. Swisher, David T. Middleton, JR., Michael W. Konieczny, Robert L. Naas, Paul Eric Carlson
  • Patent number: 8868152
    Abstract: A sensor array apparatus for monitoring medical signals includes a flexible substrate adapted for positioning relative to the torso of a patient. The flexible substrate includes a central segment defining a central axis and is adapted to generally conform to an area extending along the sternum of a patient. The flexible substrate further includes an upper segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the chest area of a patient and a lower segment extending traversal across the central segment and adapted to generally conform to the abdominal area of the patient. The apparatus further includes a medical electrode disposed on at least one of the segments and a connector in electrical communication with the medical electrode and adapted to connect to an electronic monitoring system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Lee Burnes, Scott R Coggins, Dawn Moore, Mark Tauer
  • Publication number: 20140221856
    Abstract: A noise-suppressing electrocardiograph (ECG) adapter having a first end, a second end, and a noise-suppression element is presented, together with an ECG noise-suppressing system and related methods. In an embodiment, the noise-suppressing ECG adapter includes a housing having at least one first connector disposed at a first end of the housing adapted to electrically couple with an ECG lead set, and at least one second connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG device. The adapter includes a noise suppression element. The noise suppression element includes a ferromagnetic element having an opening defined therein. In an embodiment the noise suppression element is internal to the adapter. In another embodiment, the noise suppression element is tethered externally to the adapter and configured to clamp around at least a portion of an ECG leadwire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Mark J. Callahan, Glenn Gilbert, Scott R. Coggins, Linda D'Elia
  • Publication number: 20140216965
    Abstract: An electrode pad packaging system including an electrode pouch, an electrode pad (e.g., a defibrillation electrode pad) and a sacrificial source of moisture is disclosed. The electrode pad and the sacrificial source of moisture are each disposed at least partially within the electrode pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Peter Meyer, Lee Burnes, Scott R. Coggins, David Selvitelli
  • Publication number: 20140180148
    Abstract: An electrocardiograph (ECG) adapter including an adapter body having a first end and a second end is presented. A monitor connector is positioned at the first end of the adapter body, the monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor. A first lead receptacle is positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the first lead receptacle configured to receive a first connector having a first pin configuration. A second lead receptacle is positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the second lead receptacle located adjacent the first lead receptacle and configured to receive a second connector having a second pin configuration different from the first pin configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Scott R. Coggins, Mark J. Callahan, Steven A. Holley, Dimitrios J. Theodorou
  • Publication number: 20140081155
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide a wireless electrode having energy conservation. In one embodiment, a wireless electrode includes a radio module coupled to the sensor to wirelessly transmit the cardiac information, an energy source to power the radio module, and an activation mechanism coupled to the energy source, the activation mechanism having an activated state in which power from the energy source is delivered to the radio module and a non-activated state in which power from the energy source is not delivered to the radio module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Scott R. Coggins
  • Publication number: 20140073896
    Abstract: A medical electrode includes an electrode member having a top face and a bottom face, an electrical conductor having an unfanned, unsheathed end portion for conducting energy between the electrode member and a medical device, and a patient contacting layer secured to at least a portion of the bottom face of the electrode member. An energy blocking layer is disposed between the unfanned conductor end portion and the electrode member to prevent immediate transfer of energy to the electrode member. A current distributing structure is described to conduct and distribute energy to the electrode member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Christopher J. Hyatt, Scott R. Coggins
  • Publication number: 20130345784
    Abstract: A disposable electrode paddle assembly is provided and includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; a handle assembly supported at the proximal end of the shaft; a spoon supported at the distal end of the shaft; an electrical conductor extending from the handle assembly and establishing an electrical connection at the spoon; and an electrode assembly selectively, electrically connectable to the electrical connection provided at the spoon; wherein the electrode assembly includes a layer of silver/silver-chloride (Ag/AgCl) having one of an increasing and decreasing density extending in a radially outward direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Scott R. Coggins
  • Patent number: 8594812
    Abstract: An electrode pad packaging system including an electrode pouch, an electrode pad (e.g., a defibrillation electrode pad), a wire and a shell is disclosed. The electrode pad is disposed at least partially within the electrode pouch. The wire extends from the electrode pad and, in a disclosed embodiment, at least a portion of the wire is attached to the shell. The shell is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the electrode pouch (e.g., the shell is secured to a portion of the electrode pouch). The shell includes a valve thereon that is configured to allow air to exit the electrode pouch. The valve may be configured to prevent air from entering the electrode pouch. A method of packaging an electrode pad is also disclosed. The method includes providing an electrode pouch, an electrode pad, a wire and a shell. A valve on the shell allows air to exit the electrode pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Peter F Meyer, Lee C Burns, Scott R Coggins, David M Selvitelli
  • Patent number: 8568160
    Abstract: An electrocardiograph (ECG) adapter including an adapter body having a first end and a second end is presented. A monitor connector is positioned at the first end of the adapter body, the monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor. A first lead receptacle is positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the first lead receptacle configured to receive a first connector having a first pin configuration. A second lead receptacle is positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the second lead receptacle located adjacent the first lead receptacle and configured to receive a second connector having a second pin configuration different from the first pin configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Scott R. Coggins, Mark J. Callahan, Steven A. Holley, Dimitrios J. Theodorou
  • Patent number: 8498700
    Abstract: A disposable electrode paddle assembly is provided and includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; a handle assembly supported at the proximal end of the shaft; a spoon supported at the distal end of the shaft; an electrical conductor extending from the handle assembly and establishing an electrical connection at the spoon; and an electrode assembly selectively, electrically connectable to the electrical connection provided at the spoon; wherein the electrode assembly includes a layer of silver/silver-chloride (Ag/AgCl) having one of an increasing and decreasing density extending in a radially outward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Convidien LP
    Inventor: Scott R. Coggins
  • Patent number: 8428684
    Abstract: A medical electrode includes a backing layer having a top face and a bottom face, and a shrinkable layer covering at least a portion of the top face of the backing layer. Shrinkage of the shrinkable layer results in flexing of a portion of the backing layer to aid placement and attachment of the electrode to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventor: Scott R. Coggins
  • Publication number: 20130085368
    Abstract: An electrode includes a pad having a patient contact side and a connector side. The patient contact side includes a conductive layer, and the connector side includes a press stud. An eyelet interconnects the conductive layer with the press stud. The eyelet includes a conductive coating disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the eyelet that contacts the conductive layer, while other surfaces of the eyelet are substantially free of the conductive coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventor: Scott R. Coggins
  • Publication number: 20130066186
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides electrodes that possess components capable of indicating to an end-user when the electrode is in need of replacement. The electrode includes a substrate and a conductive composition on at least a portion of a surface of the substrate. In embodiments, the conductive composition includes at least one hydrogel and at least one component that precipitates from the hydrogel after repeated use of the electrode, thereby providing an indication to replace the electrode. In other embodiments, the electrodes include a hydrogel in combination with a pH indicator which changes its color or opacity upon repeated use of the electrode, thereby indicating an appropriate time for changing or replacing the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Warren W. Copp, Erick Garstka, Christopher J. Hyatt, Kathleen Tremblay, Peter F. Meyer, Scott R. Coggins, Lee C. Burnes, David M. Selvitelli